Disney Hall concert surprises a freshman working on his final

Jacob Ellenhorn, 9th Grade
March 18, 2010

Knowing that it was for a class and knowing that I yawn at the mere mention of classical music, my Concert Report for Music Appreciation seemed like something I would never complete. But with the due date looming, I finally gave in and agreed to attend a New Year’s Eve performance of Big Bad Voodoo... Read more »

Photos of Poland-Israel trips bring back memories

Leila Miller, Arts Editor
March 18, 2010

“It’s important to capture the moment,” says Eddie Friedman, who photographed Shalhevet’s annual Poland-Israel trips from 2002-2009. “You blend, fall back, let the moment be, let the people experience,” he continued. “There’s contemplation, there’s indifference, there’s sadness. I... Read more »

Prop lists and perfectionism: Taking ‘A Shayna Maidel’ from the page to the stage

Leila Miller, Arts Editor
January 5, 2010

This story is a National Winner in the Feature Story category of Quill and Scroll’s 2010 International Writing and Photo Contest, judged by the American Society of News Editors. “It’s the most stressful thing ever,” said junior Nathaniel Kukurudz, who played the father role of Mordechai... Read more »